Monday, February 11, 2013

~Eco Monday~

The uses I have seen for pallets are amazing!Even I use them for different things in my garden.

Pallet Compost Bin

I use them in my greenhouse as a floor. They are useful for making raised garden beds. I have even built a composting bin with them!

My latest Pallet creation was for a Home and Landscaping show here in Sacramento. I was show casing different ways to grow a garden. Gardens can be grown pretty much anywhere and in most things. It is all about creativity!

Most people think recycling pallets may not always be a great idea. They are worried about what the wood may be treated with and or what products may have leached onto the pallet.

To these people I say, don't use pallets if that is a concern for you.

You can always pressure wash your pallets and try to make them as clean as possible. You can even spray them with some Eco friendly paint like I have below.

Pallet Herb Garden

With this pallet I wanted a bold color. Col-bolt Blue caught my eye as I was browsing Orchard Supply Hardware. The long window hanging baskets were also at Orchard Supply on clearance at just 3 bucks each, total score! I bought 10 of them in two sizes. As the gears in my head were rolling I thought these planter baskets would be perfect to screw onto the pallet. I spaced them far enough apart so the herbs and flowers would have plenty of room to grow. TA DA..... my Vertical Herb Garden was born. The next one I will make will be for Strawberries and loose leaf lettuces. One thing I love about this Vertical Pallet Garden, is that I can move it anywhere in my yard. The Pallet garden will be nice near my patio tables, also making a nice focal point when eating our summer meals in the backyard! Maybe even a conversation piece.Have you used pallets in your garden?If so, how are you recycling them?What are you using them for?Happy Gardening Friends!!!

Jenn's Gardening Spot

About Me

Welcome to my Gardening Spot! Here is where I will show you differnt ways to grow things and sharing what I grow. All the trials and tribulations of a backyard gardener.I also Recycle all kinds of things into my garden. I will introduce you to Reduce, Reuse & Recycle in your Garden and everyday life.I will also be sharing all the food I cook from my garden and other random fun tidbits. I hope you will come along and learn about Gardening,Recycling and Lowering your Carbon Footprint with me! I always love new ideas and those who share thier Recycling ideas with me! So, lets get busy and Recycle somethig! Always remember Reduce, Reuse & Recycle!